Appomattox, VA Demographics

A map of Appomattox's Population by Race

Appomattox, Virginia has an estimated population of 2,084, an increase from the 1,919 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% White, 34.3% Black, 3.2% Native American/Other, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Appomattox, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Appomattox has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Appomattox, that probability was 55.6% in 2020 and 54.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Appomattox is ranked the 280th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Appomattox was ranked the 283rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Appomattox's White Population

1,213 residents of Appomattox, or 58.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Appomattox is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Appomattox ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appomattox's White population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Appomattox's population has decreased from 58.9% to 58.2%.

Appomattox is less White than neighboring Concord (74.4% White), Pamplin City (66.5% White), Rustburg (89.5% White), Phenix (71.8% White), and Madison Heights (67.4% White).

Appomattox's Black Population

714 residents of Appomattox, or 34.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Appomattox is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Appomattox ranks 101st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appomattox's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Black residents' share of Appomattox's population has increased from 30.3% to 34.3%.

Appomattox is more Black than neighboring Concord (14% Black), Pamplin City (13.5% Black), Rustburg (7% Black), Phenix (23.7% Black), and Madison Heights (23.1% Black).

Appomattox's Asian Population

12 residents of Appomattox, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Appomattox is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Appomattox ranks 427th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appomattox's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Appomattox's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Appomattox is more Asian than neighboring Concord (0% Asian), Pamplin City (0% Asian), Phenix (0% Asian), and Madison Heights (0.3% Asian). Appomattox is less Asian than neighboring Rustburg (2.3% Asian).

Appomattox's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Appomattox, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Appomattox is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Appomattox ranks 389th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appomattox's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Appomattox's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.5%.

Appomattox is more Hispanic than neighboring Rustburg (0.7% Hispanic), and Phenix (0% Hispanic). Appomattox is less Hispanic than neighboring Concord (8.9% Hispanic), Pamplin City (2.2% Hispanic), and Madison Heights (2.7% Hispanic).

Appomattox's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of Appomattox, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Appomattox is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Appomattox ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appomattox's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Appomattox's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.2%.

Appomattox is more Native American/Other than neighboring Concord (0% Native American/Other), Pamplin City (0% Native American/Other), Rustburg (0.4% Native American/Other), Phenix (0% Native American/Other), and Madison Heights (1.3% Native American/Other).

Appomattox's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Appomattox, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Appomattox is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Appomattox ranks 167th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appomattox's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Appomattox's population has decreased from 5.4% to 2.3%.

Appomattox is more Multiracial than neighboring Rustburg (0.1% Multiracial). Appomattox is less Multiracial than neighboring Concord (2.7% Multiracial), Pamplin City (17.8% Multiracial), Phenix (4.5% Multiracial), and Madison Heights (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.